Find out who is entitled to the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC), how to request it and what to do if it is denied
Have you ever heard that people with Autism Spectrum Disorder are entitled to an allowance paid by INSS, the National Social Security Institute? It’s true: it’s about the phone call BPC, the continuous cash advantage – the same guaranteed for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. It is worth pointing out that, for the Institute, autism falls within the group of deficiencies. Those covered by the BPC receive, on a monthly basis, the amount corresponding to a minimum wage.
“This is one of the benefits listed in the Organic Social Assistance Act, which many know as ‘LOAS’,” notes Tatiana Sampaio, a lawyer specializing in social insurance law. Created in 1993, the purpose of this law is to ensure a policy of protection for citizens in need.
What are the requirements to be eligible for the BPC
To benefit from the benefit, it is necessary to satisfy two requirements: disability and poverty, defines the INSS. The first is proven by means of an expert report (it can be from the SUS or private) certifying the Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The second is assessed on the basis of proof of household income of the person with ASD. According to the law, the right is guaranteed when the income corresponds to a quarter of the minimum wage per person in the child’s family (living in the same household).
However, Tatiana emphasizes this this requirement varies, since, in many situations, the income is higher than what is established by law, but childcare requires considerable costs. “People are often denied the benefit from the INSS, because they strictly follow what is written in the Law. is he living, what are his needs, what are the treatments he undergoes, the medicines he takes, if he uses a diaper, if he has a particular diet… So, Each case is unique and must be analyzed individually.alert.
Step by step to apply for the BPC
To request the benefit, simply access the Meu INSS portal via the internet, via the app, or call the Call Center on 135. On the website or app, you need to access the gov.br system (or register, if it is your first access). Once logged in, follow the path “Services” > “Performance” > “Assistance Benefits (BPC)” > “Assistance Benefits for the Disabled” > Update personal data > Confirm update.
Next, you’ll need to respond to a variety of information and attach documents, such as medical reports. The request, in the case of minors, can be made by the parents, considered legal representatives (this will be marked throughout the questionnaire). Ultimately, it is necessary program the Social Evaluation🇧🇷 Once done, go back to the My INSS home screen and go to “Consultation Requests” to find the request that has been made, access it, select the “Details” option and then “Schedule”. Choose the date and address and save the booking receipt.
With that done, the next step is schedule a doctor visit, where the child will be evaluated🇧🇷 Still in “Check Orders”, go to “Disabled Assistance Presentation” (be careful not to confuse it with the previous tab) and select “Details”. Choose the agency and check the date and time set by the system. In the end, save that other coupon.
What to do if the benefit is denied
The specialist in Social Security Law recommends that, in the event of denial of the BPC, the family consults a lawyer who can analyze the case point by point, to assess whether or not the child is actually entitled to the allowance. “If there is, it is necessary to seek justice to correct this denial,” says Tatiana. “The lawyer will ask for full compliance with the law 12.764 / 2012, guaranteeing all the rights that are listed for people who have autism spectrum disorder,” she concludes.
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